Project List

The following is a list of the Environmental Commission projects.

Our Commission would be happy to work with any organization, group, or individual that would be interested in taking charge of one of our “future projects.” We are also open to other possible ideas that do not appear on this list. Additional ideas can be submitted via e-mail to Chair, Environmental Commission.

Trails

Create trail connecting Springside to Solitude House to TISCO property to Columbia Trail (UFHA received grant and completed in 2008)

Create walking / biking trails in Commons Woods (completed 2017)

Create a multi-purpose Trail on the Nassau Property (completed 2007)

Commons Area

Install more benches and picnic tables

Create a walkway / path around the gazebo (completed 2006)

Create a wildflower garden along the parking lot

Create a quiet garden area around the gazebo by planting small shrubs and perennials ( in progress)

Union Forge Park

Continue planting around the gazebo (completed 2007)

Continue planting by the monument (completed 2010)

Paint Gazebo (completed 2009, 2014)

Main St. Mini Park

Volunteers needed to weed the area along MacDonald St. parking lot

Install more benches around perimeter

Trees

Tree survey: show where trees are located and identify the type of tree

Tree checkers: every fall, look for dangerous tree situations and report such situations to our Committee

Litter

Litter patrol: organize every street to pick up litter in their neighborhoods on a regular basis

Mini Sitting Parks

Identify small Borough-owned spots where a small sitting park could be created

Water

Identify and locate all our small streams on a map

Open Space

Create a brochure to highlight all our “Open Space” (completed 2008)

Plant a town pumpkin patch

Grow a corn maze

Plant wildflower garden

Certify Dennis Avenue wetlands area as a nature preserve

Falls Area

Create a sitting area off the Columbia Trail to view the river / falls (completed 2010)